The text provides for the schedules on different categories of Non-Complinace and indicates that PNC (Potential Non-Compliance) severity increases each year from Minor (Year 1) to Very Significant (Year 4+), with levels adjusted up or down based on mitigating or aggravating circumstances. From Year 2 (Considerable non-compliance) onward, Contracting Parties, Cooperating non-Contracting Parties, Entities or Fishing Entities (CPCs) must submit action plans, and implementing these may serve as a mitigating factor.
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